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Centeno Name Meaning

Spanish: from centeno ‘rye’ (Late Latin centenum, a derivative of centum ‘hundred’, so called as the plant was supposed to be capable of producing a hundred grains on each stalk). The a surname may have arisen as a metonymic occupational name for someone who grew or sold rye, or a topographic name for someone who lived by a field given over to the cultivation of this crop.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Castano, Montano, Canto, Cerino, Conte, Castelo, Mente, Cervino

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Centeno Family Origin

Where is the Centeno family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Centeno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Centeno family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Centeno families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Centeno family living in Florida Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Centeno's in the USA. Florida Territory had the highest population of Centeno families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Centeno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Centeno Family Occupations

    What did your Centeno ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Centeno occupation in the USA was Brick Mason. 100% of Centeno's were Brick Masons.

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    • Brick Mason

      100%

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    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Centeno ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Centeno Historical Records

    What Centeno family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Centeno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Centeno census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Centeno. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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    Draft Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Centeno. For the veterans among your Centeno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Centeno Life Expectancy

    What is the average Centeno lifespan?

    Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Centeno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Centeno in 1956 was 33, and 65 in 2004.

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    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Centeno ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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